CVE-2026-68525

A flaw was found in Apache Tomcat. This incorrect authorization vulnerability occurs within the FORM authentication process, allowing a user to bypass security constraints. This bypass enables unauthorized access to resources via a GET request, even when those resources are intended to be restricted to POST requests only.

This Moderate impact vulnerability in Apache Tomcat's FORM authentication process, as utilized in Red Hat JBoss Web Server, allows an attacker to bypass security constraints for POST requests. This enables unauthorized access to resources that are configured to restrict POST access while permitting GET, potentially leading to unintended data exposure or manipulation.

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.